I-5 bridge collapses into Skagit River

A bridge over the Skagit River collapsed, sending two cars and a travel trailer into the water. There were no known fatalities.

By By JOSHUA TRUJILLO

on May 23, 2013 10:43 PM

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Rescue crews work the scene after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

Rescue crews work the scene after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There ... more

A man sits on his car after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

A man sits on his car after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no ... more

Photo: Francisco Rodriguez, Special To Seattlepi.com

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People offer spontaneous prayer after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. There were no known fatalities.

People offer spontaneous prayer after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. There were no known fatalities.

Rescue crews work after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

Rescue crews work after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known ... more

Police move spectators back after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

Police move spectators back after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There ... more

A man sits on his car after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

A man sits on his car after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no ... more

Photo: Francisco Rodriguez, Special To Seattlepi.com

A man sits on his car after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over... Photo-4678333.63151 - seattlepi.com

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People sit in their vehicles after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

People sit in their vehicles after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There ... more

Photo: Francisco Rodriguez, Special To Seattlepi.com

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Rescue crews work the scene after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

Rescue crews work the scene after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There ... more

Interstate 5 is shown after a bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

Interstate 5 is shown after a bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

Interstate 5 is shown after a bridge collapsed over the Skagit... Photo-4678309.63151 - seattlepi.com

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Crews look over the edge after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

Crews look over the edge after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were ... more

The sun sets after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

The sun sets after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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People gather at the scene after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

People gather at the scene after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Rescue crews work after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

Rescue crews work after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known ... more

Wayne and Bernice James of California camp out in a Home Depot parking lot after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

Wayne and Bernice James of California camp out in a Home Depot parking lot after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and ... more

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The sun sets after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no know nfatalities. less

The sun sets after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no know ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

The sun sets after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit... Photo-4678583.63151 - seattlepi.com

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A police officer looks over the scene after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

A police officer looks over the scene after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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A man sits in his truck after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

A man sits in his truck after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no ... more

Photo: Francisco Rodriguez, Special To Seattlepi.com

A man sits in his truck after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over... Photo-4678335.63151 - seattlepi.com

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A rescue helicopter flies overhead after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

A rescue helicopter flies overhead after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. ... more

Rescue crews work after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

Rescue crews work after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known ... more

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee speaks to the media along with Washington State Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson, left, after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee speaks to the media along with Washington State Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson, left, after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon ... more

The scene is shown after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

The scene is shown after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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The sun sets after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. There were no known fatalities.

The sun sets after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. There were no known fatalities.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

The sun sets after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit... Photo-4678315.63151 - seattlepi.com

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Engineers look over the scene after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

Engineers look over the scene after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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People gather on a levee after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

People gather on a levee after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

People gather on a levee after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed... Photo-4678316.63151 - seattlepi.com

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Engineers look over the scene after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

Engineers look over the scene after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Engineers on the deck look over the edge after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the water. There were no known fatalities. less

Engineers on the deck look over the edge after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed over the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Two cars and one travel trailer went in the ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Interstate 5 over the Skagit River has been erased from Google Maps after the collapse of a bridge into the Skagit River below.

Interstate 5 over the Skagit River has been erased from Google Maps after the collapse of a bridge into the Skagit River below.

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Interstate 5 over the Skagit River has been erased from Google Maps... Photo-4678549.63151 - seattlepi.com